Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
11-02-2004, 08:55 AM
#11
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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
The front driveshaft doesn't turn on a CJ7 with the hubs unlocked.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove the
> driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is not
> running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip with no
> problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over the ends
> of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
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>
> "Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
> news:cm80i5$6bq$1@home.itg.ti.com...
> > Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> > know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
> > thursday
> > for the deer lease.
> > bw
> >
> >
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove the
> driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is not
> running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip with no
> problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over the ends
> of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
> news:cm80i5$6bq$1@home.itg.ti.com...
> > Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> > know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
> > thursday
> > for the deer lease.
> > bw
> >
> >
11-02-2004, 08:55 AM
#12
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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
The front driveshaft doesn't turn on a CJ7 with the hubs unlocked.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove the
> driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is not
> running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip with no
> problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over the ends
> of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
> news:cm80i5$6bq$1@home.itg.ti.com...
> > Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> > know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
> > thursday
> > for the deer lease.
> > bw
> >
> >
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove the
> driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is not
> running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip with no
> problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over the ends
> of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
> news:cm80i5$6bq$1@home.itg.ti.com...
> > Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> > know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
> > thursday
> > for the deer lease.
> > bw
> >
> >
11-02-2004, 08:55 AM
#13
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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
The front driveshaft doesn't turn on a CJ7 with the hubs unlocked.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove the
> driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is not
> running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip with no
> problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over the ends
> of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
> news:cm80i5$6bq$1@home.itg.ti.com...
> > Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> > know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
> > thursday
> > for the deer lease.
> > bw
> >
> >
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I towed my 85 cj7 with a dana 300 transfer case and I was told to remove the
> driveshafts because the dana 300 does not oil itself when the engine is not
> running. I'm not sure if this is true but mine made a 2000 mile trip with no
> problems. Unlock the front hubs, remove the drive shafts (tape over the ends
> of the u-joints, so the caps don't fall off) and tow away.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "Brandy Wood" <b-wood11NOSPAM@ti.com> wrote in message
> news:cm80i5$6bq$1@home.itg.ti.com...
> > Just curious, but what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > transmission and what gear should it be in while towing. Please let me
> > know. I just want to make sure that I do it correctly this coming
> > thursday
> > for the deer lease.
> > bw
> >
> >
11-02-2004, 01:58 PM
#14
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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
>what is the proper way to set the transfer and
>transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of the
front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for a
minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles or so
and repeat procedure.
You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil in
the transfer case on a regular basis.
Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
'83 CJ-7
'46 Bantam BT3C
'87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of the
front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for a
minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles or so
and repeat procedure.
You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil in
the transfer case on a regular basis.
Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
'83 CJ-7
'46 Bantam BT3C
'87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
11-02-2004, 01:58 PM
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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
>what is the proper way to set the transfer and
>transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of the
front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for a
minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles or so
and repeat procedure.
You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil in
the transfer case on a regular basis.
Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
'83 CJ-7
'46 Bantam BT3C
'87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of the
front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for a
minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles or so
and repeat procedure.
You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil in
the transfer case on a regular basis.
Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
'83 CJ-7
'46 Bantam BT3C
'87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
11-02-2004, 01:58 PM
#16
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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
>what is the proper way to set the transfer and
>transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of the
front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for a
minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles or so
and repeat procedure.
You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil in
the transfer case on a regular basis.
Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
'83 CJ-7
'46 Bantam BT3C
'87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of the
front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for a
minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles or so
and repeat procedure.
You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil in
the transfer case on a regular basis.
Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
'83 CJ-7
'46 Bantam BT3C
'87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
11-02-2004, 04:20 PM
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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana 300,
or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
>
> Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
the
> front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
>
> Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
a
> minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
or so
> and repeat procedure.
>
> You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
in
> the transfer case on a regular basis.
>
> Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
>
>
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>
or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
>
> Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
the
> front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
>
> Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
a
> minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
or so
> and repeat procedure.
>
> You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
in
> the transfer case on a regular basis.
>
> Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
>
>
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>
11-02-2004, 04:20 PM
#18
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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana 300,
or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
>
> Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
the
> front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
>
> Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
a
> minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
or so
> and repeat procedure.
>
> You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
in
> the transfer case on a regular basis.
>
> Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
>
>
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>
or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
>
> Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
the
> front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
>
> Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
a
> minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
or so
> and repeat procedure.
>
> You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
in
> the transfer case on a regular basis.
>
> Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
>
>
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>
11-02-2004, 04:20 PM
#19
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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana 300,
or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
>
> Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
the
> front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
>
> Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
a
> minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
or so
> and repeat procedure.
>
> You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
in
> the transfer case on a regular basis.
>
> Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
>
>
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>
or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
>
> Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
the
> front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
>
> Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
a
> minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
or so
> and repeat procedure.
>
> You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
in
> the transfer case on a regular basis.
>
> Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
>
>
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>
11-02-2004, 04:35 PM
#20
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Re: Towing a CJ-7 (Need proper procedures for it)
I don't believe that is right at all for the 300.
When the hubs are open, the front driveshaft does not move. Therefore I
think the oil gets slung from the front input shaft like my owners
manual says.
The owners manual for the 85 and 86 states you have to run the engine in
gear with the t-case in neutral every hundred miles or so to lube up the
t-case.
If locking the front hubs would keep it lubed up, you would think the
manual would say so to avoid having to stop and run the engine. etc...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana 300,
> or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
> when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
> Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
>
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> > >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
> >
> > Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
> the
> > front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
> >
> > Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
> a
> > minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
> or so
> > and repeat procedure.
> >
> > You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
> in
> > the transfer case on a regular basis.
> >
> > Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
> >
> >
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
When the hubs are open, the front driveshaft does not move. Therefore I
think the oil gets slung from the front input shaft like my owners
manual says.
The owners manual for the 85 and 86 states you have to run the engine in
gear with the t-case in neutral every hundred miles or so to lube up the
t-case.
If locking the front hubs would keep it lubed up, you would think the
manual would say so to avoid having to stop and run the engine. etc...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Does the front output shaft sling the oil through the T-case on a Dana 300,
> or is it the input shaft? I seem to recall it was the front output shaft, so
> when flat-towing you could lock in the front hubs to keep it lubed, put the
> Tcase in Neutral, tranny in gear, and steering column unlocked.
>
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20041102135850.01474.00000003@mb-m18.aol.com...
> > >what is the proper way to set the transfer and
> > >transmission and what gear should it be in while towing.
> >
> > Transfer case in neutral, transmission in 3rd gear. You can lock one of
> the
> > front hubs if you want, but it isn't really necessary.
> >
> > Before you head out, start the engine, run it at about 1200 or so rpm for
> a
> > minute + to sling oil throughout the transfer case. Stop every 200 miles
> or so
> > and repeat procedure.
> >
> > You do not need to remove driveshafts, just be sure that you sling the oil
> in
> > the transfer case on a regular basis.
> >
> > Als, be sure your steering column is NOT locked while you tow.
> >
> >
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >